ASRock PV530 User Manual

PV530

User Manual

Version 1.0

Published April 2010

Copyright©2010 ASRock INC. All rights reserved.

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following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA, USA ONLY

The Lithium battery adopted on this motherboard contains Perchlorate, a toxic

substance controlled in Perchlorate Best Management Practices (BMP) regulations

passed by the California Legislature. When you discard the Lithium battery in

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“Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply, see

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate”

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ContentsContents

Contents

ContentsContents

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1 Introduction

1 Introduction1 Introduction

1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 5

1.2 Specifications ................................................................ 6

1.3 Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 10

1.4 I/O Panel ......................................................................... 11

2 Installation2 Installation

2 Installation

2 Installation2 Installation

2.1 Screw Holes ................................................................. 12

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions ........................................... 12

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) ......................... 13

2.4 Expansion Slot (PCI Slot) ...................................................... 14

2.5 Jumpers Setup .............................................................. 15

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors .............................. 16

2.7 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide ....................................... 18

2.8 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks

Installation ...................................................................... 19

2.9 Driver Installation Guide ............................................... 20

2.10 Untied Overclocking Technology ................................... 20

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S

3 BIOS S3 BIOS S

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITY

ETUP UTILITYETUP UTILITY

3.1 Introduction .................................................................... 21

3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar .................................................... 21

3.1.2 Navigation Keys ................................................... 22

3.2 Main Screen ................................................................... 22

3.3 OC Tweaker Screen ...................................................... 23

3.4 Advanced Screen ......................................................... 26

3.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................ 27

3.4.2 Chipset Configuration .......................................... 28

3.4.3 ACPI Configuration ............................................... 29

3.4.4 Storage Configuration ......................................... 30

3.4.5 PCIPnP Configuration ........................................... 32

3.4.6 Super IO Configuration ........................................ 33

3.4.7 USB Configuration ............................................... 34

3.5 Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen .................. 35

3.6 Boot Screen ................................................................... 36

3.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration .................................. 36

3.7 Security Screen ............................................................ 37

3.8 Exit Screen .................................................................... 38

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4 Software Support4 Software Support

4 Software Support

4 Software Support4 Software Support

4.1 Install Operating System ............................................... 39

4.2 Support CD Information ................................................. 39

4.2.1 Running Support CD ............................................ 39

4.2.2 Drivers Menu ........................................................ 39

4.2.3 Utilities Menu ........................................................ 39

4.2.4 Contact Information .............................................. 39

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Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock PV530 motherboard, a reliable motherboard pro-

duced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It

delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s

commitment to quality and endurance.

In this manual, chapter 1 and 2 contain introduction of the motherboard and

step-by-step guide to the hardware installation. Chapter 3 and 4 contain the

configuration guide to BIOS setup and information of the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be

updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without

notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated

version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You

may find the latest VGA cards and CPU support lists on ASRock website

as well. ASRock website

If you require technical support related to this motherboard, please visit

our website for specific information about the model you are using.

www.asrock.com/support/index.asp

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ASRock PV530 Motherboard

(Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 6.7-in, 21.6 cm x 17.0 cm)

ASRock PV530 Quick Installation Guide
ASRock PV530 Support CD

Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional)

One I/O Panel Shield

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SpecificationsSpecifications

1.2

Specifications

1.21.2

SpecificationsSpecifications

Platform - Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.5-in x 6.7-in, 21.6 cm x 17.0 cm

- Solid Capacitor for CPU power

CPU - VIA® PV530 Processor (1.8 GHz)

- Supports FSB800 MHz

- Supports Untied Overclocking Technology (see CAUTION 1)

Chipset - VIA® VX900
Memory - 1 x DDR3 DIMM slot

- Supports DDR3 800 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 2)

- 2 x DDR2 DIMM slots

- Supports DDR2 800/667/533 non-ECC, un-buffered memory

- Max. capacity of system memory: 4GB (see CAUTION 2)

Expansion Slot - 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (blue @ x8 mode)

- 1 x PCI slot

Graphics - VIA® Chrome9 HD DX9 Graphics

- Pixel Shader 2.0, DirectX 9.0

- Max. shared memory 512MB (see CAUTION 3)

- Supports D-Sub with max. resolution up to 2048x1536
@ 75Hz

Audio - 5.1 CH HD Audio (VIA® VT1705 Audio Codec)
LAN - Atheros® PCIEx1 LAN AR8132L

- Speed: 10/100 Ethernet

- Supports Wake-On-LAN

Rear Panel I/O I/O Panel

- 1 x PS/2 Mouse Port

- 1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port

- 1 x Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support)

- 1 x Serial Port: COM1

- 1 x VGA Port

- 4 x Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports

- 1 x RJ-45 LAN Port with LED (ACT/LINK LED and SPEED LED)

- HD Audio Jack: Line in / Front Speaker / Microphone

Connector - 2 x SATAII 3.0 Gb/s connectors (see CAUTION 4)

- CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connector

- 24 pin ATX power connector

- Front panel audio connector

- 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports)

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BIOS Feature - 4Mb AMI BIOS

- AMI Legal BIOS

- Supports “Plug and Play”

- ACPI 1.1 Compliance Wake Up Events

- Supports jumperfree

- AMBIOS 2.3.1 Support

Support CD - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock

Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - OEM and Trial;

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB - Trial)

Unique Feature - ASRock OC Tuner (see CAUTION 5)

- Instant Boot

- ASRock Instant Flash (see CAUTION 6)

- ASRock OC DNA (see CAUTION 7)

- Hybrid Booster:

- CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 8)

- ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 9)

- Boot Failure Guard (B.F.G.)

Hardware - CPU Temperature Sensing
Monitor - Chassis Temperature Sensing

- CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Tachometer

- Voltage Monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

OS - Microsoft

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/ XP compliant

Certifications - FCC, CE, WHQL

- ErP/EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required)
(see CAUTION 10)

* For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com

WARNING

Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with overclocking, including adjusting

the setting in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the third-

party overclocking tools. Overclocking may affect your system stability, or even

cause damage to the components and devices of your system. It should be done at

your own risk and expense. We are not responsible for possible damage caused by

overclocking.

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CAUTION!

1. This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology. Please read “Un-

tied Overclocking Technology” on page 20 for details.

2. Due to the chipset limitation, the actual memory size may be less than

4GB for the reservation for system usage under Windows

3. The maximum shared memory size is defined by the chipset vendor and

is subject to change. Please check VIA® website for the latest information.

4. Before installing SATAII hard disk to SATAII connector, please read the “SATAII

Hard Disk Setup Guide” on page 18 to adjust your SATAII hard disk drive to

SATAII mode. You can also connect SATA hard disk to SATAII connector

directly.

5. It is a user-friendly ASRock overclocking tool which allows you to surveil

your system by hardware monitor function and overclock your hardware

devices to get the best system performance under Windows

Please visit our website for the operation procedures of ASRock OC

Tuner. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com

6. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.

This convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS

without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows

this utility, you can press <F6> key during the POST or press <F2> key to

BIOS setup menu to access ASRock Instant Flash. Just launch this tool

and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or hard

drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without prepar-

ing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility. Please

be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file

system.

7. The software name itself – OC DNA literally tells you what it is capable of.

OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by ASRock, provides a conve-

nient way for the user to record the OC settings and share with others. It

helps you to save your overclocking record under the operating system

and simplifies the complicated recording process of overclocking settings.

With OC DNA, you can save your OC settings as a profile and share with

your friends! Your friends then can load the OC profile to their own system

to get the same OC settings as yours! Please be noticed that the OC

profile can only be shared and worked on the same motherboard.

8. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended

to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU

bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the

CPU.

9. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown.

Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the

motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it

back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal

grease between the CPU and the heatsink when you install the PC system.

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10. EuP, stands for Energy Using Product, was a provision regulated by

European Union to define the power consumption for the completed system.

According to EuP, the total AC power of the completed system shall be

under 1.00W in off mode condition. To meet EuP standard, an EuP ready

motherboard and an EuP ready power supply are required. According to

Intel’s suggestion, the EuP ready power supply must meet the standard of

5v standby power efficiency is higher than 50% under 100 mA current

consumption. For EuP ready power supply selection, we recommend you

checking with the power supply manufacturer for more details.

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1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Motherboard Layout1.3 Motherboard Layout

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17.0cm (6.7in)

Keyboard

Mouse

PS2

PS2

PWR_FAN1

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PS2_USB_PWR1

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

CPU_FAN1

VGA1

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USB 2.0
T: U SB 2
B: USB3

USB_PWR2

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USB 2.0

Top:

T: U SB 0

RJ-45

B: USB1

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19

Bottom:

MicIn

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16

LAN
PHY

LineOut

Center:

LineIn

Top:

HD_AUDIO1

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AUDIO

CODEC

Super

IO

Designed in Taipei

PCI1

SATAII_2

SATAII_1

PCIE1

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DDR2

PCI Express2.0

ErP/EuP Ready

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DDR3

FSB800

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FSB800

FSB800

21.6cm (8.5in)

DDRII_2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDRII_1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

PANEL 1

PLED PWRBTN

HDLED RESET

CHA_FAN1

DDR3_1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

4Mb

BIOS

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CLRCMOS1

USB6_7

USB4_5

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USB_PWR3

CMOS

Battery

SPEAKER1

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PV530

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1 Power Fan Connector (PWR_FAN1) 13 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1, White)
2 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 14 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1)
3 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 15 PCI Slot (PCI1)
4 CPU Fan 16 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Slot (PCIE1)
5 CPU Heatsink 17 USB_PWR3 Jumper
6 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots 18 Front Panel Audio Header

(DDRII_1, DDRII_2; Yellow) (HD_AUDIO1, White)
7 1 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slot (DDR3_1; Blue) 19 Primary SA T AII Connector (SATAII_1; Blue)
8 USB 2.0 Header (USB6_7, Blue) 20 Secondary SA TAII Connector (SA T AII_2; Blue)
9 USB 2.0 Header (USB4_5, Blue) 21 VIA VX900 Chipset
10 BIOS SPI Chip 22 USB_PWR2 Jumper
11 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1)
12 System Panel Header (PANEL1, White)

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1.4 I/O Panel

1.4 I/O Panel1.4 I/O Panel

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1 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green) 7 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01)
2 Parallel Port 8 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23)
3 RJ-45 Port 9 VGA Port
4 Line In (Light Blue) 10 COM Port
5 Line Out (Lime) 11 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
6 Microphone (Pink)

* There are two LED next to the LAN port. Please refer to the table below for the LAN port LED
indications.

Activity/Link LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description

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LAN Port LED Indications

Off No Activity Off 10Mbps connection
Blinking Data Activity Green 100Mbps connection

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ACT/LINK
LED

LAN Port

SPEED
LED

To enable Multi-Streaming function, you need to connect a front panel audio cable to the front
panel audio header. After restarting your computer, you will find “VIA HD Audio Deck” tool on
your system. Please follow below instructions according to the OS you install.
For Windows
Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Speaker”. Then you are allowed to

select “2 Channel” or “4 Channel”. Click “Power” to save your change.
For Windows® 7 / VistaTM OS:
Please click “VIA HD Audio Deck” icon , and click “Advanced Options” on the left side

on the bottom. In “Advanced Options” screen, select “Independent Headphone”, and click
“OK” to save your change.

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Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

Chapter 2 InstallationChapter 2 Installation

PV530 is a Micro ATX form factor (8.5" x 6.7", 21.6 x 17.0 cm) motherboard. Before

you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that

the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and

damages to motherboard components.

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes

2.1 Screw Holes2.1 Screw Holes

Place screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the

chassis.

Do not over-tighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

2.2 Pre-installation Precautions2.2 Pre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER

place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use

a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle

components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or

in the bag that comes with the component.

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Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power is

switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.

Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,

and/or components.

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

PV530 motherboard provides one 240-pin DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3) DIMM slot

and two 240-pin DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMM slots.

1. It is not allowed to install a DDR memory module into DDR2 slot or

a DDR/DDR2 memory module into DDR3 slot; otherwise, this

motherboard and DIMM may be damaged.

2. Please do not use the DDR2 slots and DDR3 slot at the same time.

You can choose to install either DDR2 or DDR3 memory module.

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or

removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.

Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break

on the slot.

notch

break

notch

break

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent

damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the

slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clips at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

There are 1 PCI slot and 1 PCI Express slot on this motherboard.
PCI Slot: PCI slot is used to install expansion card that has the 32-bit PCI

interface.

PCIE Slot: PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot; Blue) is used for PCI Express x16 lane width

graphics card.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the

documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware

settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in

a chassis).

Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the

screws for later use.

Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

Step 6. Replace the system cover.

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Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

2.5

Jumpers Setup

2.52.5

Jumpers SetupJumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are

setup. When the jumper cap is placed on

pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap

is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The

illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1

and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is

placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.10, No. 2) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2 or

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

USB23 wake up events.

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

USB_PWR2 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.10, No. 22) +5V_DUAL for USB01 wake

1_2

+5V

+5V_DUAL

up events.

Note: To select +5V_DUAL, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided

by power supply. When you select +5V_DUAL, USB devices can wake up

the system under S3 (Suspend to RAM) state.

USB_PWR3 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.10, No. 17) +5VSB (standby) for

1_2

+5V

2_3

+5VSB

USB4_5/6_7 wake up

events.

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

Clear CMOS Jumper

(CLRCMOS1)

(see p.10, No. 14)

1_2

Default

2_3

Clear CMOS

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system

setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup,

please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power

supply. After waiting for 15 seconds, use a jumper cap to short pin2 and pin3

on CLRCMOS1 for 5 seconds. However, please do not clear the CMOS right

after you update the BIOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish

updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down

before you do the clear-CMOS action.

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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place

jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps

over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the

motherboard!

Serial ATAII Connectors These Serial ATAII (SATAII)

(SATAII_1: see p.10, No. 20) connectors support SATAII

(SATAII_2: see p.10, No. 19) or SATA hard disk for internal

SATAII_2

SATAII_1

storage devices. The current

SATAII interface allows up to

3.0 Gb/s data transfer rate.

Serial ATA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data cable

Data Cable can be connected to the SATA /

(Optional) SATAII hard disk or the SATAII

connector on the motherboard.

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1

USB_PWR

P-7

P-6

USB_PWR

USB_PWR

P-5

P-4

USB_PWR

GND

PRESENCE#

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

P+7

GND

GND

P+6

P+5

GND

GND

P+4

MIC_RET

J_SENSE

OUT2_R

DUMMY

DUMMY

OUT_RET

OUT2_L

motherboard. Each USB 2.0

header can support two USB

2.0 ports.

control of audio devices.

USB 2.0 Headers Besides four default USB 2.0

(9-pin USB6_7) ports on the I/O panel, there are

(see p.10 No. 8) two USB 2.0 headers on this

(9-pin USB4_5)

(see p.10 No. 9)

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin HD_AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows

(see p.10 No. 18) convenient connection and

1. High Definition Audio supports Jack Sensing, but the panel wire on

the chassis must support HDA to function correctly. Please follow the

instruction in our manual and chassis manual to install your system.

2. If you use AC’97 audio panel, please install it to the front panel audio

header as below:

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A. Connect Mic_IN (MIC) to MIC2_L.

B. Connect Audio_R (RIN) to OUT2_R and Audio_L (LIN) to OUT2_L.

C. Connect Ground (GND) to Ground (GND).

D. MIC_RET and OUT_RET are for HD audio panel only. You don’t

need to connect them for AC’97 audio panel.

1

1

PLED+

PLED-

HDLED-

HDLED+

DUMMY

+5V

PWRBTN#

GND

RESET#

GND

SPEAKER

DUMMY

DUMMY

System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel

(see p.10 No. 12) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header.

(see p.10 No. 13)

Chassis and Power Fan Connectors Please connect the fan cables

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) to the fan connectors and

(see p.10 No. 11) match the black wire to the

(3-pin PWR_FAN1)

(see p.10 No. 1)

GND

+12V

PWR_FAN_SPEED

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match

(see p.10 No. 23) the black wire to the ground pin.

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(24-pin ATXPWR1) supply to this connector.

(see p.10, No. 3)

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12 1

Though this motherboard provides 24-pin ATX power connector, it can still work
if you adopt a traditional 20-pin ATX power supply. To use the 20-pin ATX power
supply, please plug your power supply along with Pin 1 and Pin 13.

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20-Pin ATX Power Supply Installation

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Before installing SATAII hard disk to your computer, please carefully read below

SATAII hard disk setup guide. Some default setting of SATAII hard disks may not

be at SATAII mode, which operate with the best performance. In order to enable

SATAII function, please follow the below instruction with different vendors to

correctly adjust your SATAII hard disk to SATAII mode in advance; otherwise, your

SATAII hard disk may fail to run at SATAII mode.

Western Digital

If pin 5 and pin 6 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 5 and pin 6.

SAMSUNG

If pin 3 and pin 4 are shorted, SATA 1.5Gb/s will be enabled.

On the other hand, if you want to enable SATAII 3.0Gb/s, please remove the

jumpers from pin 3 and pin 4.

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Please use the Feature Tool, a DOS-bootable tool, for changing various ATA

features. Please visit HITACHI’s website for details:

http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm

The above examples are just for your reference. For different SATAII hard

disk products of different vendors, the jumper pin setting methods may not

be the same. Please visit the vendors’ website for the updates.

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InstallationInstallation

Installation

InstallationInstallation

This motherboard adopts VIA® VX900 chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) /

Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. You may install SATA / SATAII hard disks on this

motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the

SATA / SATAII hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA / SATAII hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis.

STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA / SATAII hard disk.

STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATAII

connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA / SATAII hard

disk.

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Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

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2.92.9

Driver Installation GuideDriver Installation Guide

To install the drivers to your system, please insert the support CD to your optical

drive first. Then, the drivers compatible to your system can be auto-detected and

listed on the support CD driver page. Please follow the order from up to bottom

side to install those required drivers. Therefore, the drivers you install can work

properly.

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This motherboard supports Untied Overclocking Technology, which means during

overclocking, FSB enjoys better margin due to fixed PCI bus. Before you enable

Untied Overclocking function, please enter “Overclock Mode” option of BIOS setup

to set the selection from [Auto] to [CPU, PCIE, Async.]. Therefore, CPU FSB is

untied during overclocking, but PCI buse is in the fixed mode so that FSB can

operate under a more stable overclocking environment.

Please refer to the warning on page 7 for the possible overclocking risk

before you apply Untied Overclocking Technology.

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Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Chapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITYChapter 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

3.1

Introduction

3.13.1

IntroductionIntroduction

This section explains how to use the BIOS SETUP UTILITY to configure your system.

The BIOS FWH chip on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. You may

run the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when you start up the computer. Please press <F2>

during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, otherwise,

POST will continue with its test routines.

If you wish to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY after POST, restart the system by

pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system

chassis. You may also restart by turning the system off and then back on.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the

following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for refer-

ence purpose only, and they may not exactly match what you

see on your screen.

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

3.1.1

BIOS Menu Bar

3.1.13.1.1

BIOS Menu BarBIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

Main To set up the system time/date information
OC Tweaker To set up overclocking features
Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features
H/W Monitor To display current hardware status
Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the

Operating System

Security To set up the security features
Chipset To set up the chipset features
Exit To exit the current screen or the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use < > key or < > key to choose among the selections on the menu bar,

and then press <Enter> to get into the sub screen.

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Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

3.1.2

Navigation Keys

3.1.23.1.2

Navigation KeysNavigation Keys

Please check the following table for the function description of each navigation

key.

Navigation Key(s) Function Description
/ Moves cursor left or right to select Screens
/ Moves cursor up or down to select items
+ / - To change option for the selected items
<Enter> To bring up the selected screen
<F1> To display the General Help Screen
<F9> To load optimal default values for all the settings
<F10> To save changes and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<ESC> To jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

3.2

Main Screen

3.23.2

Main ScreenMain Screen

When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display

the system overview.

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Main

System Overview

System Time

System Date

BIOS Version
Processor Type
Processor Speed
Cache Size

Total Memory

DDR2_1
DDR2_2
DDR3_1

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System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]

Use this item to specify the system time.

System Date [Day Month/Date/Year]

Use this item to specify the system date.

Use [Enter], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Time.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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In the OC Tweaker screen, you can set up overclocking features.

Main

OC Tweaker

OC Tweaker Settings

Overclock Mode

CPU Frequency (MHz)

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Boot Failure Guard
Boot Failure Guard Count
Spread Spectrum

CPU Ratio Setting
DRAM Frequency

DRAM Configuration

VCORE Voltage
VCCM(DRAM) Voltage
Chipset Voltage
VTT Voltage

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[Auto]

[200]
[100]

[Enabled]
[3]
[Auto]

[9]
[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]

mode.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Overclock Mode

Use this to select Overclock Mode. The default value is [Auto]. Configura-

tion options: [Auto], [CPU, PCIE, Sync.], [CPU, PCIE, Async.] and [Optimized].

CPU Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust CPU frequency.

PCIE Frequency (MHz)

Use this option to adjust PCIE frequency.

Boot Failure Guard

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard.

Boot Failure Guard Count

Enable or disable the feature of Boot Failure Guard Count.

Spread Spectrum

This item should always be [Auto] for better system stability.

CPU Ratio Setting

You may use this item to set the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB

frequency.

DRAM Frequency

If [Auto] is selected, the motherboard will detect the memory module(s)

inserted and assigns appropriate frequency automatically. You may select

[Auto], [400MHz DDR3_800] for DDR3 memory modules, or [Auto], [266MHz

DDR2_533], [333MHz DDR2_667], [400MHz DDR2_800] for DDR2 memory

modules.

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OC Tweaker

DRAM Timing Configuration

DRAM tCL

DRAM tRCD
DRAM tRP
DRAM tRAS
DRAM tRFC
DRAM tWR
DRAM tWTR
DRAM tRRD
DRAM tRTP
DRAM tFAW

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[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]

Specifies the CAS
Latency Time.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

DRAM tCL

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TCL. Configuration options:

[4T] to [11T] for DDR3, [3T] to [9T] for DDR2. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRCD

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRCD. Configuration options:

[4T] to [11T] for DDR3, [2T] to [9T] for DDR2. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRP

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRP. Configuration options:

[4T] to [11T] for DDR3, [2T] to [9T] for DDR2. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRAS

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRAS. Configuration options:

[15T] to [30T] for DDR3, [5T] to [20T] for DDR2. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRFC

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRFC. Configuration options:

[30T] to [156T]. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tWR

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWR. Configuration options:

[4T] to [11T] for DDR3, [2T] to [9T] for DDR2. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tWTR

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TWTR. Configuration options:

[3T] to [9T] for DDR3, [2T] to [9T] for DDR2. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRRD

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRRD. Configuration options:

[2T] to [9T]. The default value is [Auto].

DRAM tRTP

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TRTP. Configuration options:

[3T] to [6T] for DDR3, [2T] to [5T] for DDR2. The default value is [Auto].

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DRAM tF AW

This controls the number of DRAM clocks for TFAW. Configuration options:

[0T] to [15T] for DDR3. The default value is [Auto].

VCORE Voltage

Use this to select VCORE Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.265V]

to [1.325V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

VCCM(DRAM) Voltage

Use this to select VCCM(DRAM) Voltage. Configuration options: [1.48V] to

[1.88V] for DDR3, [1.80V] to [2.21V] for DDR2. The default value of this

feature is [Auto].

Chipset Voltage

Use this to select chipset Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.20V]

to [1.35V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

VTT Voltage

Use this to select VTT Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto], [1.05V] to

[1.10V]. The default value of this feature is [Auto].

Would you like to save current setting user defaults?

In this option, you are allowed to load and save three user defaults

according to your own requirements.

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Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

3.4

Advanced Screen

3.43.4

Advanced ScreenAdvanced Screen

In this section, you may set the configurations for the following items: CPU

Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, PCIPnP

Configuration, SuperIO Configuration, and USB Configuration.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main OCTweaker

Advanced Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

BIOS Update Utility

ASRock Instant Flash

may cause system to malfunction.

CPU Configuration

Chipset Configuration
ACPI Configuration
Storage Configuration
PCIPnP Configuration
SuperIO Configuration
USB Configuration

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H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit

Advanced

Options for CPU

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Setting wrong values in this section may cause

the system to malfunction.

ASRock Instant Flash

ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. This

convenient BIOS update tool allows you to update system BIOS without

entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows®. Just launch

this tool and save the new BIOS file to your USB flash drive, floppy disk or

hard drive, then you can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without

preparing an additional floppy diskette or other complicated flash utility.

Please be noted that the USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/

12 file system. If you execute ASRock Instant Flash utility, the utility will

show the BIOS files and their respective information. Select the proper

BIOS file to update your BIOS, and reboot your system after BIOS update

process completes.

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CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

3.4.1

CPU Configuration

3.4.13.4.1

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Advanced

Configure advanced CPU settings

VIA Pv530 Processor 1800MHz
Frequency :1.80GHz
Cache L1 :128 KB
Cache L2 :128 KB
Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:04, Max:09)
Ratio Actual Value:9

CPU Ratio Setting

CMPXCHG8B instruction support
VIA Processor Power Management

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[9]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]

Enter to enable or
disable P4 CPU
internal thermal
control mechanism.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

CPU Ratio Setting

You may use this item to set the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB

frequency.

CMPXCHG8B instruction support

Please disable this option if you want to install WindowsNT 4.0.

VIA Processor Power Management

You may use this item to enable or disable the processor dynamic power

management function.

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Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

3.4.2

Chipset Configuration

3.4.23.4.2

Chipset ConfigurationChipset Configuration

Advanced

Chipset Settings

Primary Graphics Adapter

Onboard VGA Share Memory

PCIE Target Link Speed

OnBoard Lan
Onboard HD Audio

Front Panel

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[PCI]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Auto]

Select the type of
primary VGA in case
of multiple video
controllers.

Select Screen

Select Item
+ - Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Primary Graphics Adapter

This item shows the primary graphics adapter. The default value is [PCI].

Configuration options: [Onboard], [PCI] and [PCI Express].

Onboard VGA Share Memory

This allows you to set onboard VGA share memory feature. The default

value is [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto], [16MB], [32MB], [64MB],

[128MB], [256MB] and [512MB].

PCIE Target Link Speed

Use this item to set PCIE target link speed. Configuration options: [Auto]

and [Force Gen1]. The default value is [Auto].

OnBoard Lan

This allows you to enable or disable the “OnBoard Lan” feature.

Onboard HD Audio

Select [Auto], [Enabled] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio feature. If

you select [Auto], the onboard HD Audio will be disabled when PCI Sound

Card is plugged.

Front Panel

Select [Auto] or [Disabled] for the onboard HD Audio Front Panel.

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ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

3.4.3

ACPI Configuration

3.4.33.4.3

ACPI ConfigurationACPI Configuration

Advanced

ACPI Configuration

Suspend To RAM

Check Ready Bit

Restore onAC/Power Loss
Ring-In Power On
PCI Devices Power On
PS /2 Keyboard Power On
RTC Alarm Power On

ACPI HPET Table

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[Auto]

[Enabled]

[Power Off]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Select auto-detect or
disable the STR
feature.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Suspend to RAM

This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or disable the

Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the

system supports it.

Check Ready Bit

Use this item to enable or disable the feature Check Ready Bit.

Restore on AC/Power Loss

This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC/Power

loss. If [Power Off] is selected, the AC/Power remains off when the power

recovers. If [Power On] is selected, the AC/Power resumes and the

system starts to boot up when the power recovers.

Ring-In Power On

Use this item to enable or disable Ring-In signals to turn on the system from

the power-soft-off mode.

PCI Devices Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PCI devices to turn on the system from the

power-soft-off mode.

PS/2 Keyboard Power On

Use this item to enable or disable PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system from

the power-soft-off mode.

RTC Alarm Power On

Use this item to enable or disable RTC (Real Time Clock) to power on the

system.

ACPI HPET Table

Use this item to enable or disable ACPI HPET Table. The default value is

[Disabled]. Please set this option to [Enabled] if you plan to use this

motherboard to submit Windows® VistaTM certification.

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Storage ConfigurationStorage Configuration

3.4.4

Storage Configuration

3.4.43.4.4

Storage ConfigurationStorage Configuration

Advanced

Storage Configuration

OnBoard SATA Controller

SATAII_1
SATAII_2

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[Enabled]

[Hard Disk]
[Not Detected]

Enable/Disable onboard
SATA controller.

Select Screen

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Item

+- Change Option

+- Change Option
F1 General Help

F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults

F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

ESC Exit

OnBoard SATA Controller

Use this to enable or disable onboard SATA controller. The default value is

[Enabled].

Advanced

SATAII_1

Device
Vendor
Size
LBA Mode
Block Mode
PIO Mode
Async DMA
Ultra DMA
S.M.A.R.T.

Type

LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
S.M.A.R.T.
32Bit Data Transfer

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:Supported
:16Sectors
:4
:MultiWord DMA-2
:Ultra DMA-5
:Supported

[Auto]

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]

Select the type
of device connected
to the system.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

TYPE

Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify.

Configuration options: [Not Installed], [Auto], [CD/DVD], and [ARMD].

[Not Installed]: Select [Not Installed] to disable the use of IDE device.
[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect the hard disk drive.

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After selecting the hard disk information into BIOS, use a disk

utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format the new IDE hard

disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read

data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the

Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.
[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device),

such as MO.

LBA/Large Mode

Use this item to select the LBA/Large mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under

DOS and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Disabled] to

disable the LBA/Large mode.

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)

The default value of this item is [Auto]. If this feature is enabled, it will

enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during

each transfer.

PIO Mode

Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by

optimizing the hard disk timing.

DMA Mode

DMA capability allows the improved transfer-speed and data-integrity for

compatible IDE devices.

S.M.A.R.T.

Use this item to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis,

and Reporting Technology) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Auto],

[Enabled].

32-Bit Data Transfer

Use this item to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data

transfer rate.

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PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

3.4.5

PCIPnP Configuration

3.4.53.4.5

PCIPnP ConfigurationPCIPnP Configuration

Advanced

Advanced PCI /PnP Settings

PCI Latency Timer

PCI IDE BusMaster

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[32]

[Enabled]

Value in units of PCI
clocks for PCI device
latency timer
register.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

PCI Latency Timer

The default value is 32. It is recommended to keep the default value unless

the installed PCI expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.

PCI IDE BusMaster

Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE BusMaster feature.

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Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

3.4.6

Super IO Configuration

3.4.63.4.6

Super IO ConfigurationSuper IO Configuration

Advanced

Configure Super IO Chipset

Serial Port Address [3F8/ IRQ4]

Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Version
ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ

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[378]
[ECP + EPP]
[1.9]
[DMA3]
[IRQ7]

AllowBIOStoEnable
or Disable Floppy
Controller.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Serial Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard serial port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4], [2F8 / IRQ3], [3E8 / IRQ4],

[2E8 / IRQ3].

Parallel Port Address

Use this item to set the address for the onboard parallel port or disable it.

Configuration options: [Disabled], [378], and [278].

Parallel Port Mode

Use this item to set the operation mode of the parallel port. The default

value is [ECP+EPP]. If this option is set to [ECP+EPP], it will show the EPP

version in the following item, “EPP Version”. Configuration options:

[Normal], [Bi-Directional], and [ECP+EPP].

EPP Version

Use this item to set the EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9]

and [1.7].

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Use this item to set the ECP mode DMA channel. Configuration

options: [DMA0], [DMA1], and [DMA3].

Parallel Port IRQ

Use this item to set the IRQ for the parallel port. Configuration options:

[IRQ5] and [IRQ7].

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USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

3.4.7

USB Configuration

3.4.73.4.7

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller

USB 2.0 Support
Legacy USB Support

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On
USB Mouse Power On

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[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]

[Disabled]
[Disabled]

To enable or disable
the onboard USB
controllers.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

USB Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the use of USB controller.

USB 2.0 Support

Use this item to enable or disable the USB 2.0 support.

Legacy USB Support

Use this option to select legacy support for USB devices. There are four

configuration options: [Enabled], [Auto], [Disabled] and [BIOS Setup

Only]. The default value is [Enabled]. Please refer to below descriptions

for the details of these four options:

[Enabled] - Enables support for legacy USB.

[Auto] - Enables legacy support if USB devices are connected.

[Disabled] - USB devices are not allowed to use under legacy OS and

BIOS setup when [Disabled] is selected. If you have USB compatibility

issue, it is recommended to select [Disabled] to enter OS.

[BIOS Setup Only] - USB devices are allowed to use only under BIOS

setup and Windows / Linux OS.

USB Keyboard/Remote Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Keyboard/Remote Power On on the

system.

USB Mouse Power On

Use this item to enable or disable USB Mouse Power On on the system.

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Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

3.53.5

Hardware Health Event Monitoring ScreenHardware Health Event Monitoring Screen

In this section, it allows you to monitor the status of the hardware on your system,

including the parameters of the CPU temperature, motherboard temperature, CPU fan

speed, chassis fan speed, and the critical voltage.

Main OCTweaker Advanced

Hardware Health Event Monitoring

CPU Temperature
M /B Temperature

CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan Speed

Fan Speed

Power

Vcore
+ 3.30V
+ 5.00V
+ 12.00V

CPU Quiet Fan [Disabled]

Chassis Fan [Full On]

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H/W Monitor

: 37C/98F
: 31C/87F

: 3400 RPM
:N/A
:N/A

: 1.629V
: 3.306V
: 5.067V
: 11.890V

Boot Security Exit

Enable/Disable
CPU Quiet Fan
Function.

Select Screen

Select Item
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

CPU Quiet Fan

This item allows you to identify the temperature of CPU fan. If you set this

option as [Disabled], the CPU fan will operate in full speed. If you set this

option as [Enabled], you will find the items “Target CPU Temperature” and

“Target Fan Speed” appear to allow you adjusting them. The default value

is [Disabled].

Target CPU Temperature

The target temperature will be between 45 C/113 F and 65 C/149 F.

The default value is [50 C/122 F].

Target Fan Speed

Use this option to set the target fan speed. You can freely adjust the

target fan speed according to the target CPU temperature that you

choose. Configuration options: [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4],

[Level 5], [Level 6] [Level 7], [Level 8] and [Level 9].

Chassis Fan

This item allows you to control the speed of chassis fan. Configuration

options: [Full On], [Level 1], [Level 2], [Level 3], [Level 4], [Level 5], [Level 6]

[Level 7], [Level 8] and [Level 9].

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Boot ScreenBoot Screen

3.6

Boot Screen

3.63.6

Boot ScreenBoot Screen

In this section, it will display the available devices on your system for you to config-

ure the boot settings and the boot priority.

Main OCTweaker Advanced H/W Monitor

Boot Settings

Boot Settings Configuration

1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device

Hard Disk Drives
Removable Drives
CD/DVD Drives

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3.6.1

3.6.13.6.1

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Full Screen Logo

AddOn ROM Display

Boot Logo
Boot From Onboard LAN

Bootup Num-Lock

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[1st Floppy Device]
[HDD: PM - HDS722580VL]
[CD/DVD: 3S-CD-ROM C]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Disabled]

[On]

Boot

Security Exit

Configure Settings
during System Boot.

Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Boot

Disabled: Displays
normal POST messages.
Enabled: Displays OEM
Logo instead of POST
messages.

+ - Change Option
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Select Screen
Select Item

Select Screen
Select Item

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Full Screen Logo

Use this item to enable or disable OEM Logo. The default value is [Enabled].

AddOn ROM Display

Use this option to adjust AddOn ROM Display. If you enable the option

“Full Screen Logo” but you want to see the AddOn ROM information when

the system boots, please select [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled]

and [Disabled]. The default value is [Enabled].

Boot Logo

Use this option to select logo in POST screen. This option only appears

when you enable the option “Full Screen Logo”. Configuration options:

[Auto], [EuP], [Scenery] and [ASRock]. The default value is [Auto].

Boot From Onboard LAN

Use this item to enable or disable the Boot From Onboard LAN feature.

Boot Up Num-Lock

If this item is set to [On], it will automatically activate the Numeric Lock

function after boot-up.

3.73.7

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

3.7

Security Screen

3.73.7

Security ScreenSecurity Screen

In this section, you may set or change the supervisor/user password for the system.

For the user password, you may also clear it.

Main OCTweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password :Not Installed
User Password :Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

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Security

Install or Change the
password.

Enter Change
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Exit

Select Screen
Select Item

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3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

3.8

Exit Screen

3.83.8

Exit ScreenExit Screen

Main OCTweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security

Exit Options

Save Changes and Exit

Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes

Load BIOS Defaults

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Exit

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F9 Load Defaults
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Save Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Save

configuration changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to save the changes

and exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY.

Discard Changes and Exit

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis-

card changes and exit setup?” Select [OK] to exit the BIOS SETUP UTILITY

without saving any changes.

Discard Changes

When you select this option, it will pop-out the following message, “Dis-

card changes?” Select [OK] to discard all changes.

Load BIOS Defaults

Load BIOS default values for all the setup questions. F9 key can be used

for this operation.

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4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

4.1

Install Operating System

4.14.1

Install Operating SystemInstall Operating System

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 7 /

VistaTM / XP. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the

setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS

documentation for more information.

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

4.2

Support CD Information

4.24.2

Support CD InformationSupport CD Information

The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and

useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.

4.2.14.2.1

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

4.2.1

Running The Support CD

4.2.14.2.1

Running The Support CDRunning The Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD

automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.

If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the

file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

4.2.24.2.2

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

4.2.2

Drivers Menu

4.2.24.2.2

Drivers MenuDrivers Menu

The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects

installed devices. Please install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

4.2.34.2.3

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

4.2.3

Utilities Menu

4.2.34.2.3

Utilities MenuUtilities Menu

The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard

supports. Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.

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Contact InformationContact Information

4.2.4

Contact Information

4.2.44.2.4

Contact InformationContact Information

If you need to contact ASRock or want to know more about ASRock, welcome

to visit ASRock’s website at http://www.asrock.com; or you may contact your

dealer for further information.

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